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Umka (Умка)

Male · Adult · 4 years

I am Umka, I am not just a giant breed of Akbash, but after careful acquaintance I become as gentle as sweet cotton. I love people, although I initially approach with caution. I love walks, walk well on a leash, love treats and having my tummy rubbed. I will be your personal teddy bear and gentle puppy.

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Я Умка, я не просто велетень породи Алабай, а й після ретельного знайомства я стаю ніжним як солодка вата. Я дуже люблю людей, хоча спочатку відношусь з обережністю. Люблю прогулянки, гарно йду на повідку, люблю вкусняшки і що мені чухали пузік. Стану для тебе особистим медведиком і лагідним песиком.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇺🇦Kyiv
Shelter
Sirius Shelter
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Umka (Умка) home

What you'll need for Umka (Умка) in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Umka (Умка)

What life with Umka (Умка) looks like

Umka (Умка) is a large adult dog waiting at Sirius Shelter in Kyiv.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇺🇦Adopting from Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Umka (Умка), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Umka (Умка)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Sirius Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Umka (Умка) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Umka (Умка) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Sirius Shelter will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Umka (Умка) already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Umka (Умка) isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Sirius Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Umka (Умка) and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (UK). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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